£1bn Golden Valley Development selects development partner JV Aug 4, 2021 The Golden Valley Development has selected HBD X Factory, a joint venture between UK property developer HBD and the international innovation campus developer Factory, to be their preferred development partner. The Golden Valley Development will create up to 12,000 new jobs, 3,700 homes and 2 million square feet of commercial space as part of a […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Plans approved for Embassy Village to tackle homelessness Aug 4, 2021 A pioneering initiative to create a new community for the city’s homeless and vulnerable men has been given the green light by Manchester City Council. Manchester-based charity, Embassy, has joined forces with regeneration business Peel L&P and social impact developer CAPITAL&CENTRIC, as well as a pro bono team across the Manchester business community, to develop […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
QFlow; Data Driven Sustainability Aug 2, 2021 Q. Qualis Flow is setting out to build an automated data collection and aggregation platform for construction projects called Qflow. Could you explain how your process represents a step forward for the industry? Qualis Flow’s technology is engineered to make the tedious and complex task of data collection and analysis on construction sites very simple, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive ABB Q&A: Key Steps & EV Charging Opportunities for Fleet & Lease EVs Aug 2, 2021 We’ve been speaking to experts ABB on the future of EVs within the company fleet and lease sector… Q. You have plans to completely replace your fleet of over 500 vehicles to an E-Fleet by 2025, with plans announced last autumn, what led to this decision and how are you progressing with this? At ABB, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Hull firms lead the way in flexible working Aug 2, 2021 Pagabo, Sypro and Social Profit Calculator, three Hull-based businesses synonymous with construction expertise, have been recognised for their attitudes to flexible working that set the organisations as front runners in the industry, which will be further facilitated by their move to new premises to accompany a new way of working post-pandemic. Like many other businesses, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bury Council acquisition unlocks next stage of development Aug 2, 2021 Council has completed on the purchase of the Longfield Centre. This will unlock the next stages of development and allow the council to work with Muse Developments – one of the UK’s best at repurposing town and city centres – to revitalise the heart of Prestwich village and transform it into a vibrant and connected […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Willmott Dixon secures Telford and Wrekin regeneration Aug 2, 2021 Willmott Dixon, our National Partner, has been appointed by Telford & Wrekin Council to deliver the first phase of the town’s Station Quarter project, a critical regeneration project for the local community made possible after the council secured £22.3m from the Government’s Towns Fund. To be situated between town’s railway station and Telford town centre, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Double coup for Muse Developments as they announce new hires Jul 29, 2021 Muse Developments is delighted to announce that Elizabeth Wright and Robert Allan have joined Muse’s southern team at Soho Square, as part of the business’ continued strategic expansion. Elizabeth joins the business as a senior development manager from London & Regional, where she focussed on delivery of a range of hotel schemes in the UK […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Council unveils bold new plans to shape the district’s future transport Jul 29, 2021 Bradford Council, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has launched a major public consultation on a flagship programme of forwarding-thinking transport and place-making schemes to drive forward Bradford’s future regeneration. The four proposed schemes would create a more attractive and pleasant civic centre for the district, designed for people to mill about, enjoy […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
US investor KKR form JV with Gary Neville’s Relentless for £200m scheme Jul 29, 2021 Relentless today announces a joint venture with KKR to deliver the St Michael’s development in central Manchester. Initial work on the site is expected towards the end of the year in the commercial phase of the project. The joint venture, KKR’s first real estate investment in Manchester, will combine Relentless’s local knowledge and operational expertise […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more